Dharma Yoga is is a heart-centered lineage that aims to fully exercise the eight limbs of yoga through every aspect of the practice, and to cultivate a deep reverence towards God, and boundless love and respect for all beings.
Author: Dharma Yoga Center
A site to celebrate Dharma Mittra's 80th birthday and the community that he has helped to create, in New York and beyond.
The Real Dharma
Dharma I know does inspire us to be better Yogis through being the most perfect example of a Yogi I’ve ever been so lucky to witness. And yet, Dharma also inspires us as a powerful example of how to be a regular human. I would never have known how important this is had I only seen the endless stream of perfect Yoga quotes and YouTube lectures.
A young Dharma opened the door
Dharma's simplicity, and authenticity. His being himself. His generosity. He is a yantra for all of these for me. When I think of him, I am reminded of all these important qualities. I am really not interested in any other yoga teachers. I found Dharma in my early 20s and no one else has made much of an impression since. Even yogis in India don't compare.
Bonfires
Sri Dharma made the little “hmm” noise he does sometimes and then said, “I don’t like bonfires too much.” He paused and I didn’t say anything. “They disturb the insects.”
From London with love
Video: Dharma Yoga teacher Emi Tull and her students from various London studios send their love to Sri Dharma.
Distinctive Yoga Lineage
My dream is to open a Dharma Yoga School in Indonesia, one that follows the curriculum authentically according to the Dharma Yoga method and educates people about what the Dharma lineage is really all about.
Baby Dharma
Since Dharma Mittra assuaged my fear of falling from a headstand during a particularly crowded class, by demonstrating the three possible ways to tumble, headstands have become a regular part of my practice. Now I’m 9 months pregnant and still inverting regularly, and to top it off, my midwife says the baby will come on [...]
Dharma replied, “I know.”
The Dharma lineage is deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga and I believe this association has immeasurable value and helps facilitate a feeling of sustained connection within the Dharma worldwide community, of which I am grateful to be a part.
A musical offering from the Dharma Yoga Kirtan Band II
This beautiful song was sent to Dharma-ji from Ottawa, Canada. Justine (L) is a LOAY 800 hour certified Dharma yoga teacher. Andrew (R) is working to complete his LOAY 200 teacher training at Dharma Yoga Syracuse.
Wish Dharma-ji a Happy Birthday
Send a 20-30 second video, picture, or written piece wishing Dharmaji a happy birthday to: dharma80@dharmayogacenter.com or post it to your social media with the tag #sridharmamittra80. https://videopress.com/v/lGZhIiX5 With your permission, the content could be featured here on the blog.
A blog by the Dharma Yoga Center 